Threat prompts police sweep of Regional Headquarters

Tuesday, 5 January 2021 04:17

By Tami Jeanneret

Some tense moments at Niagara Regional Headquarters after police were called in to investigate a threat.

Police say officers were called to the Thorold building by staff yesterday afternoon just before 4:00, after they received a threatening phone call.

Roads in the area and access to the building were temporarily closed while members of the Emergency Task Unit cleared the building.

After a search, police determined there was no threat to staff or the building and roads were reopened just after 5:00.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-688-4111, extension 1009495.

More from Local News

Speed Cameras Considered Near Schools

This is in Welland, where city council heard there are too many complaints of speeding
Grimsby Council Pay Reviewed

Councillors voted for an outside independent body to do it, some disagreed saying it's not necessary
NRP Find Missing Senior

Police say Wayne Gillis is safe
Update: Suspect Wanted for Murder

Police say the victim recently died in hospital
Val Kilmer Dead at 65

The actor died of pneumonia on April 1st.
'Lord Mayor' Explains his Title

Gary Zalepa says the title for Niagara on the Lake goes back to Upper Canada
Apartment Buildings to Replace YMCA

Mayor Mat Siscoe says the city tried to reach agreement on use of building, however cost to bring it up to par too expensive
Financial Boost for Royal George Rebuild

Provincial government is investing $35-million over 3-years